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Scoutmaster's Minute


I WANT YOU for Scouts BSA
At our latest meeting, Troop 4066 welcomed our future Scouts and showed them what it’s like after joining Scouts BSA

Grant Greendyke
Jan 82 min read


"if you get knotted up along the way, your fellow scouts are there to untangle you"
Beginning your journey into Scouting may seem like a big step for those new to it, but it shouldn’t be worrisome. In fact, it’s something to be excited about. You’re joining a program where you get to camp and hike, help others, learn life skills, and make some of the best friends you’ll ever have. And you don’t need to figure it all out alone. In Troop 4066, adult leaders help guide you through the ranks. However, fellow scouts are always there to teach, help, and lead their

Grant Greendyke
Jan 82 min read


Scout Stories: Back to the Beach
Troop 4066 recently got back into the swing of things with our first troop meeting of the 2025-2026 school year! After the flag ceremony run by our Senior Patrol Leader, Scouts shared memories from their summer adventures full of merit badges, a weeklong campout at Ed Bryant Scout Reservation in Wisconsin, and a 7 day, 40 mile backpacking trek at Philmont Scout Ranch in New Mexico. During the meeting, our Unit worked in two groups; older Scouts leading younger Scouts through

Grant Greendyke
Sep 22, 20252 min read


Summer Camp at Ed Bryant
An overview of our annual one-week visit to Ed Bryant Scout Reservation
Brian Morowczynski
Jun 26, 20245 min read


FOUR-OH (SIX-SIX)
That's the call and response for our Scouts BSA Troop 4066; a single Scout announcing our first two numbers, the Troop finishing the stateme
Brian Morowczynski
Jun 22, 20241 min read


Ed Bryant Swim Tests and Planning Zoom
Our annual visit to Ed Bryant Scout Reservation is coming up in a few weeks. Let's meet via Zoom this Saturday morning at 10am to review...
Brian Morowczynski
Jun 21, 20241 min read


May roundup
Troop- - Shabbona Lake State Park Camping this weekend! Tic tok. It's about time to head west for excellent weather this weekend. Signup...
Brian Morowczynski
May 15, 20242 min read


Gone Fishin'
Troop- We're lending a hand to restart a Cub Scout pack at Grace Lutheran, our Chartering Organization, or home. We'll need 4-5 Scouts...
Brian Morowczynski
May 2, 20241 min read


April Roundup
Troop- I try hard to keep these emails as concise as possible, but it's worth a full review of what's happening over the next few months...
Brian Morowczynski
Apr 26, 20243 min read


Take Me to the River
Troop- We've a weekend awash in Scouting opportunities, starting with the Des Plaines River Cleanup at the Trailside Museum in River...
Brian Morowczynski
Apr 16, 20241 min read


EDGE(y)
Troop- Our next meeting is tomorrow night at 7:30pm at Grace, when we'll conduct Troop elections and pair Scouts up to begin their EDGE...
Brian Morowczynski
Mar 19, 20241 min read


Cave Camping
Troop- We're one week out from our inaugural visit to Eagle Cave in Blue River, WI, where we've booked the In-Cave Camping and...
Brian Morowczynski
Mar 1, 20241 min read


Joining Night
Troop- Tonight is our big Joining Night, an annual event when we host our community to learn about Troop 4066, what we do and why we do...
Brian Morowczynski
Feb 22, 20241 min read


OHH, EHHH (Order of the Arrow)
Troop- Our 7:30pm Troop Meeting this Thursday at Grace will feature several guests from our Pathway to Adventure Council Order of the...
Brian Morowczynski
Jan 22, 20242 min read
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